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JEFFERSON PARISH’S COVID EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN FOR LANDLORDS TO APPLY

Jefferson Parish launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on March 1, 2021 to serve eligible persons who lack sufficient income or resources to pay rent due to COVID-19.

COUNCILMAN BYRON L. LEE HOSTS STREET DEDICATION TO UNVEIL FANNIE WATSON WAY

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Councilman Byron L. Lee and Jefferson Parish officials hosted a street dedication ceremony to unveil “Fannie Watson Way” in Marrero.

JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCILMAN DEANO BONANO HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE THE UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS TO LITTLE FARMS PLAYGROUND

Jefferson Parish Councilman Deano Bonano and Jefferson Parish officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 11, 2021 to celebrate the completion of upgrades and renovations to Little Farms Playground, with a cost of $204,227.73.

JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (JPDCD) ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THEIR 2021 OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM

JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development (JPDCD) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for their 2021 Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program.

LANE CLOSURE: MONTICELLO AVENUE

Starting Monday, March 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., the northbound lane of Monticello Ave. near Irving St. will be closed daily from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

LANE CLOSURES: DAVID DRIVE

JEFFERSON, LA - Starting Monday, March 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., one northbound lane and one southbound lane of David Dr. between W. Napoleon Ave. and Veterans Blvd. will be closed daily from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

THE JEFFERSON PARISH MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HAS DELIVERED NEARLY 30,000 MEALS IN ITS FIRST THREE WEEKS, ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN

JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Meal Assistance program has provided nearly 30,000 meals in its first three weeks and continues to accept new applications.